North Gwinnett vs Peachtree Ridge Football

I photographed the North Gwinnett Bulldogs as they took on the Peachtree Ridge Lions in the final game of the regular football season for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Friday, November 4, 2011. North Gwinnett and Peachtree Ridge both came out strong in the first half. The Bulldogs and the Lions battled back and forth each keeping the other from scoring until the end of the second quarter where North Gwinnett put up two touchdowns. The second half Peeachtree Ridge couldn’t answer allowing the Bulldogs another two touchdowns ending the game 28-0. These are some of my favorite images from the game. If you would like to view or purchase these images or others from the game click the Buy Prints link above or click here.

North Gwinnett's Malcolm Jackson starts to wrap his knee in a heating pad before the start of their game against Peachtree Ridge on Friday, November 4, 2011.

Peachtree Ridge's Connor Rouleau (99) warms up on the field before the start of their game against North Gwinnett on Friday, November 4, 2011.

Dressed as Iron Man, North Gwinnett fan Nathan Brooks takes a plate of Varsity food from Weini Kidane as he tailgates before the start of their game against Peachtree Ridge on Friday, November 4, 2011.

Peachtree Ridge's Joe Horn (right) checks his helmet as Dorian Pogman listens to music before their game against North Gwinnett on Friday, November 4, 2011.

North Gwinnett's Amos Lee stretches in the locker room before the start of their game against Peachtree Ridge on Friday, November 4, 2011.

Peachtree Ridge's Di Andre Atwater (left) has his ankle wrapped in tap by Crystal Frazier before the start of their game against North Gwinnett on Friday, November 4, 2011.

North Gwinnett fan Abigail Herbert eats a sandwich as she tailgates before the start of their game against Peachtree Ridge on Friday, November 4, 2011.

Peachtree Ridge's Eric Jones (31) warms up with his team before their game against North Gwinnett on Friday, November 4, 2011.

Austin Kerr waits for the start of North Gwinnett's game against Peachtree Ridge on Friday, November 4, 2011.

Kristi Fortenberry wraps hot dogs and hamburgers in tin foil to be sold at the North Gwinnett concession stand during their game against Peachtree Ridge on Friday, November 4, 2011.

North Gwinnett's Joe Dillard (99) huddles with his team before their game against Peachtree Ridge on Friday, November 4, 2011.

North Gwinnett head coach Bob Spires (right) talks to his team before their game against Peachtree Ridge on Friday, November 4, 2011.

North Gwinnett's Joe Jones (2) runs the ball into the endzone for a touchdown during their game against Peachtree Ridge on Friday, November 4, 2011. North Gwinnett led 14-0 at halftime.

North Gwinnett's Malcolm Jackson (14) catches the ball in the air but falls out-of-bounds during an interception attempt against Peachtree Ridge on Friday, November 4, 2011. North Gwinnett led 14-0 at halftime.

Peachtree Ridge's Raham Dixon (left) is tackled by North Gwinnett's CJ James on Friday, November 4, 2011. North Gwinnett led 14-0 at halftime.

North Gwinnett's Alex Boyd (right) is tackled by Peachtree Ridge's Ray Buchanan (3) as he dives for the first down on Friday, November 4, 2011. North Gwinnett led 14-0 at halftime.

Peachtree Ridge's Myron Burton (22) is tackled by North Gwinnett's Justin Alabi (92) on Friday, November 4, 2011. North Gwinnett led 14-0 at halftime.

North Gwinnett's Joe Jones (2) is tackled by Peachtree Ridge's D'Aaron Hill (17) on Friday, November 4, 2011. North Gwinnett led 14-0 at halftime.

North gwinnett's Chad Scott (right) makes the sliding catch after a missed tackle by Peachtree Ridge's D'Aaron Hill (17) on Friday, November 4, 2011. North Gwinnett led 14-0 at halftime.

Peachtree Ridge's Raham Dixon (center) is tackled by North Gwinnett's Justin Alabi (92), CJ James (25) and Bobby Young (12) on Friday, November 4, 2011. North Gwinnett led 14-0 at halftime.

Peachtree Ridge quarterback Billy Best (11) is tackled in the back field by North Gwinnett's Carl Rider (50) and Justin Thomas on Friday, November 4, 2011. North Gwinnett led 14-0 at halftime.

North Gwinnett's Joe Jones (2) scores a touchdown as he is chased down by Peachtree Ridge's Alex Gray (21) on Friday, November 4, 2011. North Gwinnett defeated Peachtree Ridge 28-0.

Peachtree Ridge's Di Andre Atwater (left) falls head first to the ground after being tackled by North Gwinnett's Justin Thomas (43) on Friday, November 4, 2011. North Gwinnett defeated Peachtree Ridge 28-0.